- CBT techniques
- Solution-focused steps
- Short focused sessions
About Lucia
Lucia Walker is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri and has practiced for 12 years. She works with adults who are dealing with stress, anxiety, anger, depression, attention challenges, trauma, grief, and related life strains. Lucia keeps sessions brief when possible to fit into busy schedules and focuses on practical progress rather than long talks.
She trained with a background in psychology and a master’s in criminal justice and social work. Her work includes time in outpatient mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings, so she has seen a range of situations and levels of need. Lucia describes a direct style that listens, gives feedback, and offers alternative perspectives to move past stuck places.
Sessions are usually 30 minutes to respect clients’ time, and can be extended to 45 minutes when needed. In-session work leans toward practical problem solving - identifying a concern, testing a new approach, and checking what changed after trying it. She emphasizes how social, physical, mental, and spiritual factors can all affect how someone feels and responds.
Her main approaches include cognitive behavioral tools and solution-focused strategies. She also uses client-centered principles to keep the conversation grounded in the client’s goals and experience. EMDR is listed among her approaches for trauma-related work.
Lucia encourages small, concrete steps clients can try between sessions. She supports people who want clearer thinking around anger, better ways to handle frustration, and practical ways to reduce anxiety or depressive symptoms. To begin, she asks prospective clients to follow the practice's intake steps to schedule a first session.
Therapeutic approaches and how they translate to online work
Client-centered therapy focuses on listening to the client's concerns and letting the client's goals guide the work. It helps when someone needs to be heard and prefers therapy that follows their priorities. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT) breaks down patterns of thought and behavior and tests small changes to reduce symptoms like anxiety, anger, or low mood. It is practical and exercise-based, often with tasks to try between sessions.EMDR is used for trauma-related distress and involves focused attention and processing of difficult memories; in practice it aims to reduce the intensity of upsetting memories and the reactions they trigger. Lucia blends these methods so sessions can be responsive to what seems most useful for the person's current problems and goals. She will work collaboratively to pick approaches that fit the client's needs and preferences while checking progress as therapy continues.
The biography does not list specific online session formats, so confirm current options before booking. Online work can make it easier to fit therapy into a busy day, allow shorter focused sessions that still move work forward, and avoid travel time. Some modalities translate well to remote meetings because they rely on talking and brief exercises, while others may need adaptation; Lucia will discuss what will work best for practical reasons like session length, need for guided exercises, or whether a longer session is preferable.
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Experience
12+ years
Listed in
Missouri
Languages
English
Frequently asked questions
What concerns does she help with related to anger?
She supports people dealing with anger, stress, anxiety, relationship strain, and related issues such as grief and trauma.
What is her therapy style like?
She listens and gives direct feedback, focusing on practical solutions and different perspectives to work through problems.
How much experience does she have?
She has 12 years of clinical experience, including work in outpatient mental health centers and inpatient psychiatric hospital settings.
What are her credentials and location?
She is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensed in Missouri.
Which languages are supported for sessions?
Sessions are offered in English, and international clients are accepted.
What session formats are available?
The original biography does not list specific session formats; confirm which formats are offered before booking.
How are sessions paid for and what does it cost?
Cost varies with location; sessions use a subscription model that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin working with her?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete the short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.